Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Silas Bernardoni, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Tyler Lark, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Andrew Watchorn, National Instruments; John Webster, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Instrumentation

parts of the Commonwealth. In 2005 he began working with 25 Universities from Virginia to Massachusetts to Illinois. In 2000, after working throughout his 7 year collegiate career at Delco Electronics in Flint, MI, he received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Physics and a Bachelor of Music-Education from the University of Michigan.John Webster, University of Wisconsin, Madison John G. Webster received the B.E.E. degree from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA in 1953, and the M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA in Page 14.734.1 1965 and

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Starting the Last Day with New Ideas

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nagen Nagarur, State University of New York, Binghamton; Krishnaswami Srihari, State University of New York, Binghamton; Sarah Lam, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Industrial Engineering

systems. Globalization is also acting as a catalyst inthis transition.Financial systems are increasingly becoming more important. Consequently, there is a significantneed for our graduates to be educated for careers in the financial sector. Industrial analysisindicates that this is a three trillion dollar industry, with a significant rate of increase. Ourgraduates in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) can excel in the financial sector byapplying engineering, optimization, decision making, and statistical methods to this growingdomain.This paper addresses the design and development of a curriculum that would provide for aspecialization in Financial Systems that will be housed within the Systems Science and IndustrialEngineering Department at

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Engineering and Technology for Everyone

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

commitment to 21st century education focuses onlife and career skills. In this section, teachers indicated to what degree Moodle – with itsemphasis on visualization, rich context, staged problem solving, and electronically enabledcollaboration / communication – help students learn skills that mirror professional STEMpractices in a technology-based environment. The segment also contained items on skillsfoundational to group work – such as communication and collaboration.This cluster contains encouraging results for a set of competencies that move beyond the three“Rs” in the traditional view of K-12 instruction (see Table 4). We note that these more nuancedskills are difficult to teach and require substantive preparation and monitoring from a

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

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Manufacturing

. * use the web and alternate methods to teach * more dirty hands backed up by more theory and rigor * teach student to work in unstructured environments Page 14.393.7 * modeling followed by implementation and validation * resolving theory and practice * appealing to different learning styles * industrial outreach and making things relevant, real-world, career focused * engaging-motivating * appeal to the current social approach - highly connected and ad-hoc * don’t lecture, but work with them to solve problems

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

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Manufacturing

≠ Emerging methods of educational delivery ≠ Manufacturing topics in non-manufacturing named programs ≠ Manufacturing education programs; associate, baccalaureate, masters ≠ Integrating bio-, nano-, and electronics-manufacturing in curricula ≠ Manufacturing education within non-manufacturing named programs ≠ Pipeline development and recruiting into manufacturing careers ≠ Collaboration among relevant professional societies with interest in manufacturingThe two forums are part of a longer term plan for regular similar gatherings and larger, open-attendance conferences. Plans are being developed for a large conference in the summer of 2009.OverviewThere has been massive change in global manufacturing

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

engineering program at UD are not accepted andare instead admitted to the university as “undeclared”. These students are usually quite capable,and they often find our ET program through word of mouth. Such students frequently commit toET when they realize that traditional engineering career paths, including licensure (in Delaware,its surrounding states, and a total of approximately 35 states nationally), are open to ETgraduates.We have run advertisements in the student newspaper to attract internal transfers in the past, butwe can undoubtedly do more to improve our marketing in this area. We have also begundiscussions with the College of Engineering about developing a visual presence on the Collegeof Engineering web site for the ET program. In the

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Plumley, United States Coast Guard Academy; Andrew Foley, United States Coast Guard Academy; Earnest Greene, US Coast Guard Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

student reaction to the Page 14.962.9course. For the semester in which these demonstration units were used both instructors werenew, so there are several factors influencing the general course feedback which are notdependent on these exercises. The course feedback survey questions are common to all coursesat the institution, so questions were not developed by the authors. The feedback reinforced theauthors’ personal observations. Over 95% of students participated in the surveys discussed here.85% of respondents agreed with the statement “I believe course material will benefit me duringmy career”, while another 12% gave a neutral response

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

testing, the expansion of theproject during the newly awarded Phase II project, and directions for the sustainability of theproject following the NSF funding period.IntroductionMore and more chemical engineering (ChE) graduates are entering careers that involveapplications in the life sciences[1]. Traditionally, ChE education focused on petrochemical orinorganic chemical processes. Many ChE departments have attempted to address the need tobetter prepare graduates by requiring biology courses or offering elective courses that apply theChE principles to biological applications.To facilitate the incorporation of biological applications in the ChE undergrad curriculum, awebsite has been constructed with solved problems to accompany popular ChE

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Bahr, Washington State University

introduce students to an undergraduate researchenvironment at Washington State University, a rural residential land grant university. The courseruns the week after classes end, and consists of nine topics presented in half day module formats.The program has run since the summer of 2007, and has served 32 students as of fall 2008.Students from engineering and science majors from across campus were selected fromapplications solicited from primarily first year students, though the program also included firstyear transfer students. The paper will describe the modules, ranging from gaining library skillsto research based career options to finding an advisor and best practices for poster presentations.Students were provided a stipend for housing during

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Miller, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

) program. Using techniques such as reverseengineering and design-build-test, students will be introduced to general mechanical engineeringtopics such as materials and structures and mechanical design. Integrated within each laboratorymodule are student presentations, curriculum investigation, and potential career opportunities.The success of this new approach will be discussed with regards to higher retention rates ofmechanical engineering students as the program progresses, as well as, student confidence indegree choice, improved understanding of future curriculum and career potential. II. IntroductionEvery university, college, department and program struggles with attracting and retaining newstudents. From this motive, a significant body of

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

be alack of articulation between the two disciplines. A recent National Action Councilfor Minorities in Engineering (NACME) 1 report by a select group of engineeringtechnology educators and industry leaders demands (or requests) that substantiveand more innovative measures be undertaken to recruit and educate engineers forthe 21st centuryFurthermore, the study suggests changes that need to occur in developingcurricula with a more interdisciplinary approach that is relevant to the careers ofstudents, attractive to a more diverse student population, and connected to theneeds of society. In response to these issues and the growing demand to retainminority students in engineering and technology programs, we are in the processof developing a

Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

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Minorities in Engineering

served 23 participants.STEM RRG ProjectsSTEM-RRG consists of several projects that implement a number of activities, includingenrichment workshops, scholarships, internships, research experiences, mentoring andtutoring, advising and career counseling, experiential training, recruitment of high-potential students, and faculty professional development. These projects have beenclassified as recruitment or retention and are briefly described below.Recruitment Projects 1. STEM Recruitment and Enrichment Project (STEM-REP): The goal of this project is to improve the recruitment and preparation of minority students through participation in summer workshops and a follow-up science and

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

. in 1979, and his Ph.D. in 1982, all in engineering from UCLA. Page 14.801.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introducing Biomedical Engineering to Mechanical Engineers through Thermal Design ProjectsIntroductionThere is no question that an important part of the future of engineering will be inbiomedical applications. Due to resources and/or politics many engineering schoolscannot introduce an undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering. More and moreof the graduates from the mechanical engineering program at Michigan State Universitygo on to careers in the biomedical industry with companies

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering Education ̇ Traveling Energy Education Exhibition in cooperation with the Cincinnati Museum Center ̇ Development of permanent Energy Education Exhibition at the Cincinnati Museum Center ̇ Technology conferences for alternative energy and industry development ̇ Career center for power generation industry ̇ Career center for power distribution and control industry ̇ Community Outreach for conservation projects – Cincinnati Go Green effort Ü CAS Online – expansion – provide course content for distance learning in this sectorFuture Plans:Duke Energy and the UC College of Applied Science have a demonstrated long and

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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D. Weber; G. Reluzco; D. Kaminski; B.W. Bequette

career outcomes of its graduates.The NSF GK-12 program, on the other hand, aims to make college STEM studies lessintimidating to the students by injecting graduate students into the classroom; a great deal ofwhom are less than ten years out of high school themselves. The graduate fellows draw on theirrecent high school and undergraduate experiences to work with the teacher to create fresh andeffective lessons.Both programs emphasize the connection between engineering choices and their environmentalimpact. There is also the shared goal of motivating the high school students to seek anundergraduate education in an engineering field, but by different means. The incentive for STEMbachelor’s degrees in PLTW is high-demand, high-impact career

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

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D. Weber; G. Reluzco; D. Kaminski; B. W. Bequette

career outcomes of its graduates.The NSF GK-12 program, on the other hand, aims to make college STEM studies lessintimidating to the students by injecting graduate students into the classroom; a great deal ofwhom are less than ten years out of high school themselves. The graduate fellows draw on theirrecent high school and undergraduate experiences to work with the teacher to create fresh andeffective lessons.Both programs emphasize the connection between engineering choices and their environmentalimpact. There is also the shared goal of motivating the high school students to seek anundergraduate education in an engineering field, but by different means. The incentive for STEMbachelor’s degrees in PLTW is high-demand, high-impact career

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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First-Year Programs

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Engaging Freshman Experience – Key to Retention?AbstractIntroducing freshmen to engineering is easy, right? Or is it? Current freshmen studywhile listening to an IPOD, texting or IMing their friends, etc. So methods used byfaculty should be effective – measuring the tolerance of washers, building a circuit on abreadboard, etc. Those students not interested in these types of lab experiences should notbe engineers, right? The University of Texas at Tyler chose to try something new whilelooking to improve retention of freshmen and provide valuable content like engineeringconstraints early in an engineer’s academic career. First the history of engineering isintroduced so that students better

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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E James Nelson, Brigham Young University; Rollin Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University; Lourdes Manley, Brigham Young University; Oscar Dzul, Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas; Joshua Draper, Brigham Young University

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International

that mayplace students in foreign countries in their career by sharing their perspective on global changesand how they should prepare for the future10.Study AbroadThe study abroad strategy involves an agreement between institutions in different geographicallocations enabling students to move from one to the other for short or long-term study periodswithin a single degree program11. Parkinson12 describes engineering study abroad programs fromaround the country and groups them into the following categories: Dual Degree, Exchange,Extended Field Trip, Extension, Internship or Co-op, Mentored Travel, Partner Sub-contract,Project Based Learning/Service Learning, and Research Abroad.Study Abroad Program ChallengesDespite the importance of study

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1485: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMICENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR REU STUDENTSAshley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology Ashley Johnson is a doctoral student in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 2005 and her M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2007. Her research focuses on biological signal processing of EEG and EMG in humans. Ashley is a recipient of the Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship, NSF STEP Fellowship and Georgia Tech Facilitating Academic Careers in Engineering and Science Fellowship

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Krantz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Chemical Engineering

. Center program direction3a. Taking Care of Number 1!In the author’s opinion you owe it to yourself to take a SAL for many reasons. First, a SAL will Page 14.1041.4be a milestone in your career to assess its future direction. The author’s experience at NSF in1977-78 was pivotal in shifting his research from energy into membrane science and technology.A SAL can provide access to unique research opportunities and facilities. For example, theauthor’s SL at Aachen Technical University (ATU) in 1981-82 allowed him and two of hisgraduate students to have access to the world’s deepest test of underground coal gasification thatwas being carried out in

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; Beverly Jaeger, Beverly Jaeger, and Richard Whalen are members of Northeastern University’s; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

through the use of technology is the way to maintain the U.S. edge inthe global market place.1 An argument for the second perspective is the belief that the U.S. leadsin creativity and innovation and has the best universities in the world to pilot the way.2Regardless of the viewpoint taken, it is apparent that we must transition more high schoolstudents into engineering to be competitive; having a clear picture of the current state of themarket factors that may influence our youth as they make their career choice is imperative.According to the U.S. Department of Education5 it was estimated that in the fall of 2008 nearly49.8 million students attended public schools in the U.S. with an additional 6.2 million attendingprivate schools. Of those

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

skills and oral andwritten communication. The engineering research activities and associated outreach enable REUstudents to build skills useful in the summer and for years to follow in areas including BME,communications, ethics, and problem solving. We provide an opportunity for international,interdisciplinary collaboration at our university, and we insure that students recognize thatbiomedical engineering technologies apply across spectrums of human activities includingpersonal lives, STEM careers, K-12 outreach, and overall societal health improvement. The program provides students nationally with the opportunity to work with individualscientists on projects central to the research activities at our University’s School of Engineeringand

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Christopher Mattson, Brigham Young University; Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Ryan Dymock, Brigham Young University

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Design in Engineering Education

Leadership and Higher Education from the University of Nebraska with an emphasis on globalization and leadership. He is a Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and is also certified in Planning and Managing Projects, BD University; Lean Manufacturing, BD University; High Impact Facilitation, Lore International Page 14.115.1 Institute, Durango, Colorado; and Project Management, Saddle Island Institute.Ryan Dymock, Brigham Young University Ryan Dymock is currently a senior studying Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. He hopes to steer his career in

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

at the Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus. He is the founder and developer of the Engineering Studio at the Polytechnic that is a model for hands-on engineering education at the high school and college levels.Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University Sharon Kurpius Robinson, Ph.D., is an expert in counseling youth and adults in educational and career pathways.James Middleton, Arizona State University James Middleton, Ph.D., is Professor of Mathematics Education and Director, Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology. He is an expert in middle school mathematics curriculum development and research in student cognition

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dietmar Tatzl, FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences

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International

diploma curriculum originally established in thefall term of 2001. The first Master of Science year group commences in the fall term of 2011.The new curricula combine engineering and business studies with a view to prepare studentsfor a career in the aeronautical industry. In the 3-year Bachelor programme, students maychoose between the Aeronautical Engineering and Piloting branch after a common educationduring the first two years. All students thus receive four semesters of English languagetraining: Business and Aviation English 1 and 2 as well as English for AeronauticalTechnology and Management 1 and 2. In addition to that, those students in the engineeringbranch attend the fifth-semester language course Professional Presentations, which

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Campo, Rice University; Stephanie Rice, Rice University; Daniela Rimer, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, correct answers to thefundamental buoyancy question on the Intuition Inventory increased from 38% to 100%, beforeand after the program.Other goals of DREAM include: encouraging students to take as many math and science coursesas possible in high school, informing students of the career paths and earning potential associatedwith obtaining an engineering degree, providing assistance with college applications, andoffering a consistent and supportive presence. In addition to providing a structured mentorshipfor AHS students, there are also significant benefits to Rice University mentors. Mentorsenhance their leadership skills and hands-on engineering problem solving, improve theircommunication skills, and often are introduced to new cultural and

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

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Minorities in Engineering

earlier in their college careers. Low-income,ethnic students working long hours to cover their expenses have difficulty keeping up theirgrades and experience higher dropout rates. However, even when they complete a bachelor's,they may graduate with significant debt, so they do not apply to graduate school [13, 14].NeedInterventions are needed to smooth the transition to college, address cultural conflicts betweenhome and college, and create a supportive learning environment [15]. Effective interventionstrategies, some of which are part of this project, include bridge programs [12, 16], a“structured” freshman year [17], mentoring [18], research experiences, and career counseling[19], and creating learning communities [12].According to ACT Inc

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Mitchell, North Carolina State University; Robyn Fillinger, North Carolina State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies

topologies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Station.Robyn Fillinger, North Carolina State University Robyn M. Fillinger received her B.S. degree in Communications from the State University of New York at Brockport. She holds a certificate in Graphic Arts and Web Design from the Hendricks Institute and a certificate in Sports and Special Events Marketing from New York University. Currently she is the Manager of Graduate Programs and Student Services for the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Robyn also serves as the University representative for the National GEM Consortium. Robyn began her career in Graduate Programs and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Rohlfing, Arizona State University; Erin Kube, Arizona State University; Brandon Yabko, Arizona State University; Erika Murguia, Arizona State University; Jennifer Bekki, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

ofgraduate school completion1 In the physical sciences and engineering, attrition is most commonwithin the first three years2,3. While women represent 22% of the doctoral students inengineering, they receive only 17% of the doctorates; the dropout rate for women is roughlytwice that of male PhD students in the same fields4,5. Additionally, even women who persistthrough their doctoral program remain unlikely to actually embark on a career in science orengineering; 36.5% of women with degrees in science, compared to 27.4% of men, never beginscience careers5.The purpose of CareerWISE, an NSF-funded research program, is to improve the retention offemale STEM doctoral students (and, indirectly, the likelihood of their entry into STEM-relatedcareers

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Ethics

programs has recognized this need. As a result the EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) and Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET,Inc.1 has mandated that undergraduate engineering curricula include the study of ethics. This is aprecautionary approach requiring students to think in ethical terms at all times and not just whenthings go wrong. It could be viewed as defensive ethics by training students how to respond to Page 14.1182.2possible events and anticipate the consequences of their actions. Many ethical lessons areunfortunately learned during an engineer's career only after some unforeseen consequence orunnoticed flaw. The